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For hands, I have a great pair of
windstopper fleece gloves that work well for 40's and 50's. A
few years ago, I found the greatest mittens I have ever used made
by Mountain Hardwear.
Their windshear mitt worked in the coldest conditions I've ridden
in recently (around 0F - back in the states). They are way too
warm for me above freezing, but work great below freezing including
single digits. Last spring I bought a new pair of mittens
from Lake. They have a pocket for handwarmers too - if it's
really bad.
It is easy to find really warm gloves and mittens, but many are
so thick that you sacrifice finger control. Glove choice often
is a compromise between warmth and maneuverability. A fixed gear
bike helps, since you won't need to shift. Integrated brake/shifters
might be best avoided if using thick gloves.
Finally a rain cape is one of the best ways to keep hands dry
and warm in wet conditions, since it covers the hands (As mentioned
elsewhere Carradice
make a nice cape.)
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